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May 7, 2022 12:27 am
By Joy Peters
75 West Fifth Street, Suite 411 Saint Paul, MN 55102
651.292.3219
Admission: $0.00
Most concerts are FREE and open to the public
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The Minnesota Boychoir has been around since 1962 and currently comprises over 150 singers. Based out of the Landmark Center, the group has performed with the Minnesota Orchestra, the Minnesota Opera, the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra, the Baltimore Symphony, the Prague Philharmonic. The have also sung on Garrison Keillor’s A Prairie Home Companion on National Public Radio. The goal of the the choir is to train young men between the ages of 6 to 18 to be outstanding musicians. It also works toward helping them develop a sense of poise and self-confidence by teaching them to sing well, stand tall, stay on schedule, take pride in appearance and respect authority.

Minnesota Boychoir in 2022
Image courtesy of Minnesota BoyChoir

Performances

Performances range from classical choral music to covers of the Backstreet Boys to global music. They will even perform a song in American Sign Language during the 2022 season.

Look for a FREE annual Mother’s Day concert at the Landmark Center each May and the Annual Spring concert in June before the Boychoir embarks on its annual tour.

Auditioning for Minnesota Boychoir

Every boy that auditions for the Boychoir will be placed in a choir appropriate to their level. The auditions are very low-key and easy. The director checks their range, plays some matching note games and then has the child sing Twinkle, Twinkle and Happy Birthday. Auditioning boys will also get a chance to answer questions about what they like to do, where they go to school, and other personal questions to make the process less stressful.
Find our Full List of Music Classes for Kids & Families Here

Boychoir Bootcamp – Summer Camps

The boychoir offers summer bootcamp for boys ages 6 to 12 who love to sing. Boys do not need to be part of the choir to take part in camps. Scholarships are available.  We share dates and prices in our annual summer camp guide.

More About Minnesota Boychoir

The Minnesota Boychoir was formed in 1962 to teach boys between 7 and 18 the choral arts. The boys not only learn to sing at a professional level, they also learn easily overlooked but necessary skills for a successful adulthood. They learn how to stand tall, keep a schedule, take pride in their appearance, respect authority and continually strive for excellence. The goal of the Minnesota Boychoir is not only to produce outstanding musicians but also young men of character.

 

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